Black Friday 200A 48V systems under $700

[Stepandwolf]

I have been getting alerts from AliBaba regarding 200A 48V server style batteries for under $700. I know there is the AliBaba/China discount and a delay, but isn't that half of what they are going for in the US from even the cheapest supplier?

I did notice in this case the one I am most interested in doesn't have temperature protection, but at that price, couldn't I keep the case/batteries and put in a whole new BMS with all the bells and whistles?

I built my first system with EVE prismatic cells and BMSs all from China and I had no problems. I am having a hard time not pulling the trigger on one of these.

I did just take advantage of the MPP LV6048 sale and a local is selling old grid 240W panels for $35 each so it seems like a cheap route into a 48V system.

 

[zanydroid]

Is $700 DAP or DDP?

If it's DAP (or worse terms) the real price is not $700.

There's also a lithium price crash which may not have fully propagated to US supply chain.

 

[Stepandwolf]

That is without the shipping so the total price would be more.
Trying to get some cells as the price would be better. I wouldn't mind B cells if it came to that..

 

[sunsurfer]

but isn't that half of what they are going for in the US from even the cheapest supplier?

Much less then half

 

[Stepandwolf]

Much less then half

What is the best bang-for-the-buck solution these days? If you are willing to assemble the pieces instead of plug and play, what is the best deal on cells you know of? Thanks

 

[sunsurfer]

What is the best bang-for-the-buck solution these days? If you are willing to assemble the pieces instead of plug and play, what is the best deal on cells you know of? Thanks

I would like to know to! Doesn't have to be the cheapest, just best option for max storage/price DIY. Needs to be good cells.